Powder Coating Plant Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
HERMEQ is a group of companies that’s operations span manufacturing, distribution & haulage across the UK & Europe. Over the last 6 years since our foundation the group has grown to over 80 employees across 4 Sites, leading to us being recognised in the Sunday Times as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that wants to grow with the company and accelerate their career.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced powder coating plant manager to set up and run a brand-new state of the art powder coating plant. Based out of our site in Oldbury, West Midlands, this person will assume ultimate responsibility for this site & its operation. The main 20,000sq ft warehouse is being transformed with the installation of one of the most modern powder coating plants in the UK & the 1-acre yard will act as a storage and distribution for this plant.
This person will join us at the start of the 6-week installation to gain a full understanding of the plant from the outset. The successful candidate will be tasked with rapidly growing this operation as we aim to have of the best quality powder coating plants in the country, providing customers with incredible service.
Responsibilities Include
- Maintenance of the Powder Coating Plant.
- Packaging & Distribution of finished products.
- People Management including training & recruiting your own team of operatives.
- Maintaining site safety & security.
- Purchasing of required materials.
- Responsibility for the cost centres financial success.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in the running & management of similar plant.
- A focus on quality and driving efficiencies through improving processes.
- Self-motivation & drive to be an industry leader.
- A focus on tracking data & using it to improve their teams & outcomes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Bromwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Powder Coating Plant Manager
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Powder Coating Plant Manager roles across HERMEQ's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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